What is 85/39 Divided By 6/3

Solving $\frac{85}{39}\div\frac{6}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{39} \div \frac{6}{3} = \frac{85}{39} \times \frac{3}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 3 = 255$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 6 = 234$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{39} \times \frac{6}{3} = \frac{255}{234}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{255}{234}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $255$ and $234$. The GCD of $255$ and $234$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{255 \div 3}{234 \div 3} = \frac{85}{78}$

Answer $\frac{85}{39}\div\frac{6}{3} = \frac{85}{78}$

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